https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/Senior and Living Today (S.A.L.T.) is Courtney Jones, the caregiver’s caregiver. Practical guidance, planners, free videos and one-on-one help for seniors and family caregivers across the U.S.en-ushttps://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/free-online-coloring-memory-games-for-seniors/https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/free-online-coloring-memory-games-for-seniors/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTFree online coloring pages and a gentle memory match game for seniors: big buttons, no sign-up, no ads, no clock. Color, print and play with the grandkids.https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/make-christmas-cards-online/https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/make-christmas-cards-online/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTMake your own Christmas cards online for free with a family photo: what to write, how to print a stack or text them to family, and fun ideas with the grandkids.https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/make-your-own-greeting-card-online/https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/make-your-own-greeting-card-online/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTMake your own greeting card free online: pick an occasion, add a family photo, write your wishes, then print it, save a PDF or text it to family.https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/signs-aging-parent-needs-help/https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/signs-aging-parent-needs-help/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe quiet signs an aging parent needs more help at home, from unpaid bills to missed pills, and the gentle next steps Courtney Jones recommends.https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/adult-bibs-guide/https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/adult-bibs-guide/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to choose an adult bib or clothing protector for a senior: materials, sizes, crumb catchers and how to make mealtime feel dignified, not embarrassing.https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/emergency-key-lockbox/https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/emergency-key-lockbox/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTLocked doors keep you safe, but they also keep help out. Courtney Jones on using a combination key lockbox so emergency help can get in.https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/fun-activities-for-seniors-at-home/https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/fun-activities-for-seniors-at-home/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTEasy, enjoyable activities for seniors at home: coloring, memory games, old radio shows, homemade cards, music, puzzles and ways to stay connected.https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/gifts-for-seniors-who-have-everything/https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/gifts-for-seniors-who-have-everything/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTGift ideas for seniors who “don’t need anything”: comfort, safety and connection gifts, from adult bibs and heated wraps to planners and time together.https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/hospital-advocate/https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/hospital-advocate/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTNurses are stretched thin and hospital stays are shorter. Courtney Jones explains why every patient needs an advocate and how to set up family shifts.https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/its-okay-to-ask-for-help/https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/its-okay-to-ask-for-help/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTNobody is an expert at everything. Courtney Jones on why we stop asking for help as we age, and how to build your own list of people to call.https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/medicare-advantage-letter-deadline/https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/medicare-advantage-letter-deadline/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTMedicare Advantage plans are being cancelled and changed. Courtney Jones explains what to do with that letter before the December 7 deadline.https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/organize-important-documents-aging-parents/https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/organize-important-documents-aging-parents/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTA simple checklist for organizing an aging parent’s important papers: IDs, insurance, medications, bank accounts, legal documents and final wishes, in one place.https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/protect-your-home-from-freeloaders/https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/protect-your-home-from-freeloaders/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTSoft-hearted, not foolish. Courtney Jones shares ground rules for seniors when a friend, relative or partner asks to stay with you for a while.https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/winter-is-coming-checklist/https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/winter-is-coming-checklist/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTCourtney Jones’s practical winter prep list for seniors: deicer, the snow shovel, a car kit, holiday lights while it’s mild, and booking help early.https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/workers-in-your-home/https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/workers-in-your-home/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTFurnace install, cable repair, a delivery crew? Courtney Jones on why seniors should never be the only one home when several workers come in.https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/check-smoke-detectors-change-furnace-filter/https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/check-smoke-detectors-change-furnace-filter/Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTA simple twice-a-year home safety habit for seniors: test smoke detector batteries and change the furnace filter every time the clocks change.https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/over-55-communities-pros-and-cons/https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/over-55-communities-pros-and-cons/Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTThinking about a 55+ active adult community? Weigh the pros and cons, from social life and low-maintenance living to HOA fees and resale limits.https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/living-legacy-planner-guide/https://www.seniorandlivingtoday.com/blog/living-legacy-planner-guide/Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTWhy The Living Legacy Planner helps seniors and caregivers record final wishes, finances, medical details and memories in one place, and how to start.